Looking for a real wild camping experience, far from the madding crowd? Well, welcome to Farol de Santa Marta!
The lighthouse, which is still fully functional, was built in 1925 following the Art Deco architectural style.
There's no mobile phone signal here, no 3G signal (but you can get it about 8km away), limited electricity and fresh water. You'll have to bring your own drinking water.
We've welcomed campers from all over the world, and we look forward to welcoming you too!
What can you see/do there?
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Turtle nesting/hatching (Summer)
Whale watching (April—Nov)
Visit some of the world's finest examples of dwarf baobabs (1000+ years old)
Walking trails with potential antelope sightings
4x4 trails
Art therapy
Relaxing time to yourself!
Facilities
Fresh water (non-potable)
Toilets
Shower
Directions
Download and install the app Maps.me (Android) / Maps.me (Apple iOS).
Download the Angola offline map in the Maps.me app.
Download and open this KML file in Maps.me. (Use this GPX file if you're using the Mapy.cz app; it will guide you past the village until you're on our road already marked on Mapy.cz.)
Follow the route (note: this track is only suitable for 4x4 vehicles; you'll have to cross a river and go over some rocky terrain).
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farolsantamarta.angola@gmail.com
WhatsApp/SMS: Luis on +244 92 607 0303 or Alice on +244 92 175 4399
(we'll reply when we've got signal!)